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Which type of fungal media is specifically used to isolate fungal microorganisms?
Which type of fungal media is specifically used to isolate fungal microorganisms?
- Malt extract agar (correct)
- Potato dextrose agar
- Sabouraud agar
- Hay infusion agar
What is the primary purpose of Sabouraud agar in fungal culture?
What is the primary purpose of Sabouraud agar in fungal culture?
- To culture yeasts exclusively
- To isolate bacterial microorganisms
- To culture fungi while inhibiting bacterial growth (correct)
- To culture slime molds
Which of the following media would be least effective for culturing slime molds?
Which of the following media would be least effective for culturing slime molds?
- Malt extract agar (correct)
- Sabouraud agar
- Hay infusion agar
- Potato dextrose agar
Which of the following media would be best suited for culturing specific fungi that thrive on starches?
Which of the following media would be best suited for culturing specific fungi that thrive on starches?
Which characteristic of Sabouraud agar contributes to its effectiveness in culturing fungi?
Which characteristic of Sabouraud agar contributes to its effectiveness in culturing fungi?
Flashcards
Hay Infusion Agar
Hay Infusion Agar
A type of agar used for growing slime molds.
Malt Extract Agar
Malt Extract Agar
A type of agar used to isolate fungal microorganisms. Made from malt extract, a source of sugars like maltose, used for growth.
Potato Dextrose Agar
Potato Dextrose Agar
A type of agar used to grow various types of fungi. Potato is a source of starch, and dextrose, a type of sugar, is used to make this medium.
Sabouraud Agar
Sabouraud Agar
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Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-negative bacteria
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Study Notes
Fungal Media Types
- Hay infusion agar is used to cultivate slime molds.
- Malt extract agar is used to isolate fungal microorganisms.
- Potato dextrose agar is used to cultivate some types of fungi.
- Sabouraud agar is used to cultivate fungi. It has a low pH that inhibits bacterial growth, particularly Gram-negative bacteria.
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